Definitions

mop

[mop] / mɒp /

NOUN

tangle of material, often used to

Synonyms

STRONGEST

sponge towel

STRONG

squeegee swab sweeper

WEAK

absorb liquid duster

NOUN

thick mass of hair

Synonyms

STRONGEST

mane

STRONG

shock tangle thatch tresses

VERB

clean by using water and cloth

Synonyms

STRONGEST

dab swab wipe

STRONG

dust pat polish rub sponge squeegee wash

WEAK

soak up towel off

Example Sentences

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Barry Keoghan is playing Starr and has been spotted around town with an iconic Beatles-style mop top hairstyle.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

The home page features a model who bears a resemblance to Kelly—but with a curly mop of hair.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

A facility staff member accidentally struck her eye with a mop.

From Slate • Feb. 3, 2026

I rarely straighten my mop of thick, curly hair, and when I do, it’s not always a great experience.

From Salon • Feb. 2, 2026

I dipped the mop into the bucket for a soak.

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda